The Government is launching "Longship" for the capture and storage of CO2 in Norway

The Government will support the implementation of the capture, transport and storage of CO2 in Norway. The Energy Park is the selected location for reception and storage.

Press release

21th of September 2020

In the Government's press release 132/20, it is presented to the Storting how the implementation of the capture, transport and storage of CO2 in Norway is to be supported.

The project has been named "Longship" and includes the establishment of a reception terminal for CO2 in the Energy Park in Øygarden.

The press release can be read here:

https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringa-lanserer-langskip-for-fangst-og-lagring-av-co2-i-noreg/id2765288/

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